KJV ORIGINAL
The king of Debir, one; the king of Geder, one;
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
The king of Debir, one; the king of Geder, one;
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse continues the list of conquered kings, showing that God gave Israel victory over two more royal enemies in their promised land.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of a catalog of 31 kings that Joshua and the Israelites defeated during their conquest of Canaan. Debir was an important Canaanite city in the hill country, previously called Kiriath-sepher, while Geder's exact location is less certain but was likely in the coastal region.
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